Max the Great by William Ledbetter Heath

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Book Title

Max the Great by William Ledbetter Heath

Author

William Ledbetter Heath

Lifespan

1924-2007

Author Biography

W.L. Heath was born in Lake Village, Arkansas, but was raised in Scottsboro, Alabama, by relatives following the loss of his mother. After attending the Baylor Military Academy and briefly serving as a combat pilot during World War II, he pursued an education in English literature at the University of Virginia. While still a student, Heath began gaining recognition for his short stories published in prominent national magazines. Following his graduation, he embarked on a successful career as a writer, producing novels for adults throughout the 1950s and also venturing into children's literature in the 1970s. His contributions to the literary world continued until his retirement in 1988, and he resided in Guntersville, Alabama, until his passing.

Publisher

Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org

Publication Date

1977

Original Publication

Max the Great. New York; Crane and Russak, 1977.

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Citation

Heath, William Ledbetter, “Max the Great by William Ledbetter Heath,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8369.